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Crime rate in Rutherglen, VIC, Australia, 3685

Suburb in Indigo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,579 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 124.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 83 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
66.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.59% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rutherglen crime trends

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Rutherglen crime compared

Top crime types in Rutherglen:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 18 reported cases of Theft.

    18

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rutherglen

    1 in 198

    In 2023 in Rutherglen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 198

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rutherglen

    1 in 63

    In 2023 in Rutherglen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rutherglen rank in crime?

Rutherglen suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rutherglen a safe suburb?

Rutherglen suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Rutherglen?

The top crime types in Rutherglen are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Rutherglen?

18 Theft cases were reported in Rutherglen in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Rutherglen?

Crime in Rutherglen has decreased by 29.66% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Rutherglen in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rutherglen in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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